This rune is part of @refrakt-md/marketing. Install with npm install @refrakt-md/marketing and add "@refrakt-md/marketing" to the plugins array in your refrakt.config.json.
Comparison
Transform Markdown into structured comparison matrices. Headings become columns, list items become feature rows, and bold labels automatically align rows across columns.
Basic usage
Each ## heading defines a column. Bold text at the start of list items serves as alignment keys — items with the same bold label across columns appear in the same row.
{% comparison title="Choosing a Framework" %}
## SvelteKit
- **Learning curve** — Low, intuitive template syntax
- **Bundle size** — Compiles away the framework
- **SSR** — Built-in with adapter system
- **TypeScript** — First-class support
## Next.js
- **Learning curve** — Moderate, React knowledge required
- **Bundle size** — Medium, React runtime included
- **SSR** — Built-in with multiple strategies
- **TypeScript** — First-class support
## Astro
- **Learning curve** — Low, HTML-first approach
- **Bundle size** — Zero JS by default
- **SSR** — Built-in, island architecture
- **TypeScript** — First-class support
{% /comparison %}<section data-field="content-section" data-rune="comparison" data-rune-fields="{"layout":"table"}">
<h2 class="rf-comparison__title">Choosing a Framework</h2>
<div class="rf-comparison__table-wrapper">
<table class="rf-comparison__table">
<thead>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__label-col"></th>
<th>SvelteKit</th>
<th>Next.js</th>
<th>Astro</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Learning curve</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Low, intuitive template syntax</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Moderate, React knowledge required</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Low, HTML-first approach</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Bundle size</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Compiles away the framework</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Medium, React runtime included</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Zero JS by default</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">SSR</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Built-in with adapter system</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Built-in with multiple strategies</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Built-in, island architecture</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">TypeScript</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>First-class support</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>First-class support</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>First-class support</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</section>Choosing a Framework
| SvelteKit | Next.js | Astro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning curve | Low, intuitive template syntax | Moderate, React knowledge required | Low, HTML-first approach |
| Bundle size | Compiles away the framework | Medium, React runtime included | Zero JS by default |
| SSR | Built-in with adapter system | Built-in with multiple strategies | Built-in, island architecture |
| TypeScript | First-class support | First-class support | First-class support |
<section data-field="content-section" class="rf-comparison rf-comparison--table" data-layout="table" data-rune="comparison" data-density="full">
<h2 class="rf-comparison__title">Choosing a Framework</h2>
<div class="rf-comparison__table-wrapper">
<table class="rf-comparison__table">
<thead>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__label-col"></th>
<th>SvelteKit</th>
<th>Next.js</th>
<th>Astro</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Learning curve</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Low, intuitive template syntax</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Moderate, React knowledge required</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Low, HTML-first approach</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Bundle size</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Compiles away the framework</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Medium, React runtime included</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Zero JS by default</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">SSR</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Built-in with adapter system</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Built-in with multiple strategies</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Built-in, island architecture</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">TypeScript</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>First-class support</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>First-class support</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>First-class support</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</section>Highlighted column
Use the highlighted attribute to visually emphasize a recommended column. Add verdict for a summary below the comparison.
{% comparison highlighted="refrakt.md" verdict="refrakt.md gives you the power of AI without sacrificing ownership or portability." %}
## refrakt.md
- **Content ownership** — Your content stays yours, portable Markdown
- **Theme system** — Switch themes instantly, same content renders differently
- **Output** — Real SvelteKit, not proprietary runtime
- **AI role** — AI generates reusable themes, not throwaway sites
## Wix AI
- **Content ownership** — ~~Content locked in Wix platform~~
- **Theme system** — ~~Templates only~~, no real theme swapping
- **Output** — Proprietary Wix runtime
- **AI role** — AI generates a single site layout
## Framer AI
- **Content ownership** — ~~Content lives in Framer~~
- **Theme system** — ~~Visual-first~~, design tool not content system
- **Output** — Framer runtime
- **AI role** — AI assists with layout and copy
{% /comparison %}<section data-field="content-section" data-rune="comparison" data-rune-fields="{"layout":"table"}">
<div class="rf-comparison__table-wrapper">
<table class="rf-comparison__table">
<thead>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__label-col"></th>
<th class="rf-comparison__col-header--highlighted">
refrakt.md
<span class="rf-comparison__recommended-badge">Recommended</span>
</th>
<th>Wix AI</th>
<th>Framer AI</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Content ownership</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>Your content stays yours, portable Markdown</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Content locked in Wix platform</s>
</p>
</span>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Content lives in Framer</s>
</p>
</span>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Theme system</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>Switch themes instantly, same content renders differently</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Templates only</s>
, no real theme swapping
</p>
</span>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Visual-first</s>
, design tool not content system
</p>
</span>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Output</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>Real SvelteKit, not proprietary runtime</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Proprietary Wix runtime</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Framer runtime</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">AI role</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>AI generates reusable themes, not throwaway sites</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>AI generates a single site layout</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>AI assists with layout and copy</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p class="rf-comparison__verdict">refrakt.md gives you the power of AI without sacrificing ownership or portability.</p>
</section>| refrakt.mdRecommended | Wix AI | Framer AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content ownership | Your content stays yours, portable Markdown |
|
|
| Theme system | Switch themes instantly, same content renders differently |
|
|
| Output | Real SvelteKit, not proprietary runtime | Proprietary Wix runtime | Framer runtime |
| AI role | AI generates reusable themes, not throwaway sites | AI generates a single site layout | AI assists with layout and copy |
refrakt.md gives you the power of AI without sacrificing ownership or portability.
<section data-field="content-section" class="rf-comparison rf-comparison--table" data-layout="table" data-rune="comparison" data-density="full">
<div class="rf-comparison__table-wrapper">
<table class="rf-comparison__table">
<thead>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__label-col"></th>
<th class="rf-comparison__col-header--highlighted">
refrakt.md
<span class="rf-comparison__recommended-badge">Recommended</span>
</th>
<th>Wix AI</th>
<th>Framer AI</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Content ownership</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>Your content stays yours, portable Markdown</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Content locked in Wix platform</s>
</p>
</span>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Content lives in Framer</s>
</p>
</span>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Theme system</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>Switch themes instantly, same content renders differently</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Templates only</s>
, no real theme swapping
</p>
</span>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<span class="rf-comparison__negative">
<p>
<s>Visual-first</s>
, design tool not content system
</p>
</span>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">Output</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>Real SvelteKit, not proprietary runtime</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Proprietary Wix runtime</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>Framer runtime</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th class="rf-comparison__row-label" scope="row">AI role</th>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell rf-comparison__cell--highlighted">
<p>AI generates reusable themes, not throwaway sites</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>AI generates a single site layout</p>
</td>
<td class="rf-comparison__cell">
<p>AI assists with layout and copy</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p class="rf-comparison__verdict">refrakt.md gives you the power of AI without sacrificing ownership or portability.</p>
</section>Cards layout
Use layout="cards" for side-by-side cards. Ideal for pricing comparisons or when columns have different content lengths.
{% comparison highlighted="Pro" layout="cards" %}
## Free
- **Projects** — 1
- **AI generations** — 5 per month
- **Themes** — Community only
- **Support** — Community forum
## Pro
- **Projects** — Unlimited
- **AI generations** — Unlimited
- **Themes** — Community + Premium
- **Support** — Priority email
## Team
- **Projects** — Unlimited
- **AI generations** — Unlimited
- **Themes** — All + private library
- **Support** — Dedicated Slack
{% /comparison %}<section data-field="content-section" data-rune="comparison" data-rune-fields="{"layout":"cards"}">
<div class="rf-comparison__cards">
<div class="rf-comparison-card">
<h3 class="rf-comparison-card__name">Free</h3>
<ul class="rf-comparison-card__rows">
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Projects</strong>
<p>1</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>AI generations</strong>
<p>5 per month</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Themes</strong>
<p>Community only</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Support</strong>
<p>Community forum</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="rf-comparison-card rf-comparison-card--highlighted">
<div class="rf-comparison-card__badge">Recommended</div>
<h3 class="rf-comparison-card__name">Pro</h3>
<ul class="rf-comparison-card__rows">
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Projects</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>AI generations</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Themes</strong>
<p>Community + Premium</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Support</strong>
<p>Priority email</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="rf-comparison-card">
<h3 class="rf-comparison-card__name">Team</h3>
<ul class="rf-comparison-card__rows">
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Projects</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>AI generations</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Themes</strong>
<p>All + private library</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Support</strong>
<p>Dedicated Slack</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</section>Free
- Projects
1
- AI generations
5 per month
- Themes
Community only
- Support
Community forum
Pro
- Projects
Unlimited
- AI generations
Unlimited
- Themes
Community + Premium
- Support
Priority email
Team
- Projects
Unlimited
- AI generations
Unlimited
- Themes
All + private library
- Support
Dedicated Slack
<section data-field="content-section" class="rf-comparison rf-comparison--cards" data-layout="cards" data-rune="comparison" data-density="full">
<div class="rf-comparison__cards">
<div class="rf-comparison-card">
<h3 class="rf-comparison-card__name">Free</h3>
<ul class="rf-comparison-card__rows">
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Projects</strong>
<p>1</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>AI generations</strong>
<p>5 per month</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Themes</strong>
<p>Community only</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Support</strong>
<p>Community forum</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="rf-comparison-card rf-comparison-card--highlighted">
<div class="rf-comparison-card__badge">Recommended</div>
<h3 class="rf-comparison-card__name">Pro</h3>
<ul class="rf-comparison-card__rows">
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Projects</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>AI generations</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Themes</strong>
<p>Community + Premium</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Support</strong>
<p>Priority email</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="rf-comparison-card">
<h3 class="rf-comparison-card__name">Team</h3>
<ul class="rf-comparison-card__rows">
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Projects</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>AI generations</strong>
<p>Unlimited</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Themes</strong>
<p>All + private library</p>
</li>
<li class="rf-comparison-card__row">
<strong>Support</strong>
<p>Dedicated Slack</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</section>Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
title | string | Comparison title displayed above the matrix | |
highlighted | string | Column name to visually emphasize as recommended | |
layout | string | table | Display variant: table or cards |
labels | string | left | Row label position: left or hidden |
collapse | string | true | Collapse to cards on mobile |
verdict | string | Summary text shown below the comparison |
Markdown reinterpretation
| Markdown | Interpretation |
|---|---|
## Heading | Column header — the thing being compared |
| List item | Feature row for that column |
**Bold text** at start of list item | Row alignment label |
| Text after bold | Feature description |
~~Strikethrough~~ | Negative indicator — limitation or missing capability |
| Blockquote | Callout badge within a column |
Common attributes
All block runes share these attributes for layout and theming.
| Attribute | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
width | string | content | Page grid width: content, wide, or full |
spacing | string | — | Vertical spacing: flush, tight, default, loose, or breathe |
inset | string | — | Horizontal padding: flush, tight, default, loose, or breathe |
tint | string | — | Named colour tint from theme configuration |
tint-mode | string | auto | Colour scheme override: auto, dark, or light |
bg | string | — | Named background preset from theme configuration |
Section header
Comparison supports an optional eyebrow, headline, and blurb above the section above the comparison table. Place a short paragraph or heading before the main content to use them. See Page sections for the full syntax.